The Idiot (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2003, The Idiot is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Idiot (Идиот) is a 2003 Russian costume drama television serial written by Vladimir Bortko, adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1869 novel of the same title. In corrupt 19th-century St Petersburg, Christ-like Prince Myshkin becomes entangled in the lives of the self-destructive Nastasya Filippovna and the romantic Aglaya Epanchina.
Who’s in it. The Idiot stars Evgeny Mironov as Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, Igor Ivanov as Parfyón Semyónovich Rogózhin, Lydia Velezheva as Nastasya Filippovna and Olga Budina as Agláya Ivánovna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Idiot has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idiot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idiot tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idiot (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Idiot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Idiot worth watching?
- The Idiot holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Idiot?
- The Idiot stars Evgeny Mironov, Igor Ivanov, Lydia Velezheva, Olga Budina and Evgeniy Semyonov.
- When was The Idiot released?
- The Idiot was released in 2003.